Special Education Paraprofessional

Anova Education; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Thomasville, Georgia, is seeking a Paraprofessional to supervise students and assist in instructional programs. The ideal candidate will have a valid Paraprofessional Georgia Certificate and skills in communication and classroom management. This full-time position requires physical stamina and a cooperative attitude to effectively work with students.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift a student up to a weight of 40 LBS without assistance.
• Ability to perform a two-person lift for students over 60 LBS.
• Pleasant personality and cooperative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of assigned students during instructional programs.
• Assists in student assessment, grading, and data collection.
• Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance.

Skills

Written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of effective instructional techniques

Classroom management skills

Education

Two years of college credit (60 hours) or pass GACE assessment for paraprofessionals

Valid Paraprofessional Georgia Certificate

Job description

REPORTS TO: Principal

FLSA: Non-Exempt

WORK DAYS: 190

Start Date:7/21/2025

Primary Function: Supervision of assigned students and assist in the facilitation of the instructional program as directed.

Requirements

• Educational Level: two years of college credit (60 hours) or pass GACE assessment for paraprofessionals
• Certification/Licensing: Valid Paraprofessional Georgia Certificate
• Proficiency Skills: Written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of effective instructional techniques and strategies. Demonstration of fair and equitable classroom management skills.
• Personal skills: Pleasant personality, cooperative attitude, physical skills, ability to lift a student up to a weight of 40 LBS without assistance, ability to perform a two-person lift for students over 60 LBS (lumbar support belt required), and stamina to perform essential duties.

General

1. Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance.
2. Demonstrates professionalism by reporting to work and assigned duties on time.
3. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer applications as applicable to job responsibilities.
4. Demonstrates appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
5. Act in a professional manner and maintains a professional attitude towards the public and colleagues; adheres to cultural diversity guidelines, and exhibit the fundamentals of good public/customer service.
6. Complies with the school system, state and federal regulations, and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics, as related to job requirements.
7. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and material; adheres to the chain of command.
8. Maintains a professional appearance as outlined by local BOE policy.
9. Maintains and improves knowledge and skills to promote proficiency in the operations of an organized, modern, updated, and efficient school.
10. Participates in professional organizations, workshops, and staff development activities and applies what is learned to the job; accepts new challenges in a professional manner.
11. Shows initiative and assumes responsibility for all aspects of job responsibilities; performs routine duties and tasks with little or no direct supervision.
12. Exhibits time on task and a flexible, cooperative, progressive, and hard-working attitude and style.
13. Monitors compliance with policies and laws concerning areas of responsibility.

Paraprofessional

1. Prepares long and short-term goals for area of responsibility.
2. Communicates vision and mission to school personnel as appropriate.
3. Takes direction readily in a cooperative manner from the supervisor.
4. Provides adequate supervision of students at all times.
5. Disciplines students with fairness and equity.
6. Assumes a leadership role in the absence of the regularly assigned teacher.
7. Conducts small-group and individual instruction according to supervising teacher’s lesson plans.
8. Assists in student assessment, grading work and tests, and data collection.
9. Assists in routine record-keeping.
10. Prepares instructional materials according to supervising teacher’s lesson plans.
11. Locates, procures, operates, and returns needed equipment.
12. Assists in routine classroom housekeeping responsibilities.
13. Assists in ordering/inventorying classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
14. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Employee Acknowledgement

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Employee's Signature Date

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Supervisor's Signature Date

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HR Representative's Signature Date